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TEA-COCOYL SARCOSINATE

CAS 68411-96-1
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A mild amino acid-derived surfactant that helps cleans skin and hair by reducing surface tension, commonly used in shower gels and shampoos.

TEA-Cocoyl Sarcosinate is a triethanolamine salt of a coconut oil-derived fatty acid combined with sarcosine. EU Annex III entry 62 restricts its use when free sarcosine exceeds 0.5%. Generally regarded as safe and mild, it is widely used as a primary or secondary surfactant in rinse-off products. The ethoxylation process and residual free sarcosine are the main regulatory considerations.

Skin benefits

  • mild cleansing
  • foam boosting
  • reduces irritation compared to sulfates

Known concerns

  • residual free sarcosine at high concentration (EU Annex III/62 limit)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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